Cash boost for Benitez
06 Dec 2006 - 15:38:51
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is looking forward to challenging some of the biggest clubs in Europe in the transfer stakes if a potential takeover of the Anfield club by Middle East investors is completed.
The Dubai International Capital investment group - backed by the Maktoum family - has been linked with a £450million buyout of the club which would result in major funds being available for Benitez to strengthen his squad.
"This investment can help us for the future," claimed Benitez.
"We can have a big stadium, more fans seeing us and also a lot of money.
"That will help us for sure. We will be able to compete at the top end of the transfer market and that is a good prospect for me.
"It is important for a club like ours to have this level of investment, and it is important for the manager, too.
"You can consider buying certain players and you will know that the club is behind you. If they have enough money it will certainly help us for the future.
"Maybe in the future we will have more money. It is a great possibility."